I try and open a few doors to the mind, encourage people to embrace change and to stretch their capabilities.

Norm Smith personally came and signed me up to the Melbourne Football Club. The fact that I then played cricket for Melbourne Cricket Club - the footy club didn't like it that much.

One of the most obvious parts of my character is the smile, and if I wasn't comfortable in myself then I wouldn't be able to smile so much.

When I go and speak now at all sorts of conferences, later in the night there's always a better Maxie Walker than me. Billy Birmingham's legendary for basically being able to verbally kneecap any of a number of Australia's characters, particularly in the commentary box.

Fame and fortune should never get in front of your passion. The passion will generate the fame and fortune, if you're good enough.

I try and open a few doors to the mind, encourage people to embrace change and to stretch their capabilities.

Given how well the cards have been dealt to someone like myself, I think there's an inherent obligation to try to reach out and make a difference.